Development & Entitlement Manager Job Listing at Panda Restaurant Group in CA (Job ID PDX_PRG_C8C94635-7F05-4AFD-844D-13177346920A_22622792)

Description

Summary of Job Description:

The Development & Entitlement Manager is responsible for driving the entitlement and pre-construction process to achieve the company's new store opening plan by contributing to the feasibility, entitlement, due diligence and permitting phases. This position manages the acquisition and development processes and strategies for store development, including all aspects of the entitlement process, architecture and engineering coordination, and coordination with landowners and municipalities through the entire permitting process. The Development & Entitlement Manager has the responsibility to oversee the entire entitlement and permitting process within the established timeline.

You'll get a chance to:

• Create site-specific development schedules for property acquisition and leases, based on local code and permit requirements, conditional use permits, platting, and required third-party approvals.
• Optimize the speed to construction for a given project.
• Support Real Estate Managers, Design Managers, and Project Managers in researching sites, including due diligence, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and floor and site plans.
• Coordinate and manage various teams, which may include civil engineers, architects, and geotechnical, environmental, survey, and other consultants relative to due diligence, entitlements, and permit procurement.
• Coordinate with other development partners, including Legal, 3rd party developers, landlords, and local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
• Meet established development timelines by reviewing master project schedules, ensuring architects and engineers are provided with accurate and timely information, verifying material procurement and delivery are synchronized with schedules, regularly monitoring project progress, visiting sites, and requesting modified completion target dates when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with jurisdictions and public agencies during the design review process and entitlements to obtain desired building and site design that meets operational standards.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently in varying geographic locations, each in different stages of the development process.
• Build strong relationships with other functions and play a critical leadership, coordination, and communication role with all stakeholders, including architects, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineers, sign vendors, and other members of the development team.

 How we reward you:

• Hybrid Work schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background and experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or similar required
• Minimum five years of development or project management experience, with increasing project management responsibility, preferably in the retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Work Environment:

• Office conditions, ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends; travel to new stores and stores under construction as well as Operations Regional meetings: 40%; ability to climb on roof approximately 40 feet high and lift 50 lbs.

Pay Range: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

Panda Strong since 1983:

Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

You're wanted here:

We value diversity in all forms and know the strength it brings. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of view to be heard, and improves overall happiness. We like the sound of that.

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodations.  If there is a reason you believe you require an accommodation, please reach out to our accommodation team vie email at PandaLOA@PandaRG.com.